Sankalp Amonkar, a first-term MLA from Mormugao, has formally taken charge as a Minister, marking his elevation to the Cabinet during his maiden term in the Goa Legislative Assembly.

Amonkar thanked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the BJP leadership and the people of Mormugao for the opportunity, saying he was committed to fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him.

The newly appointed Minister said he had begun reviewing the functioning of the three departments allotted to him and had taken stock of the pending issues and works.

He assured that efforts would be made to resolve pending matters at the earliest and expedite work across the departments.